General Education Department Chair

• Oct 2021 - Present

Research Data Advisor

• Jan 2017 - Present

Analyze data and statistics from research projects to aid in the proper documenting and recording of results. Mentor an average of seven students to facilitate projects such as the Tribal Natural Resources Water Quality Evaluation. Oversee projects for five undergraduate students and provide recommendations on data processes, visualization tools, and analytics. Collaborate with three Tribal Natural Resources Department (NRD) technicians to engage in data collection, cleaning, verification, analysis, and visualization in preparation for journal publications. Leverage expertise with statistical analysis tools to evaluate data results collected from research assessments. Show less

Adjunct Math Instructor

• Jan 2016 - Present

Implement academic programs for students aimed at developing strong mindsets in collegiate students and enhancing math education. Analyze student requirements and identify approaches that will succeed in benefiting all students.Facilitated the design and implementation of a collaborative, hands-on virtual environment for students, leading to increased engagement and participation.Developed programs that led to a 67% increase in retention in all college-level mathematics courses.Courses:MA099: Math Prep LabMA101: Fundamentals of AlgebraMA102: Quantitative LiteracyMA103: Qualitative ReasoningMA104: Intermediate AlgebraMA201: Probability & StatisticsES207: Scientific Methods Show less

STEM Outreach Project Director

• Jan 2017 - Mar 2020

Oversaw the coordination activities with event staff and vendors to facilitate the planning of community events. Managed 11 representatives and ensured that all employees were consistently in alignment with training requirements. Analyzed results from performance evaluations and provided recommendations for improvements. Developed promotional materials and content for websites, brochures, and other informational literature to educate the community and promote various events and programs. Performed data analysis on 70 monthly student assessments and educational program outcomes to provide metrics that aid in decision-making and program funding. Identified program deficiencies and introduced a new recruitment plan aimed at increasing the involvement of Native students within Baraga County secondary and post-secondary schools. Show less

STEM Outreach Coordinator

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

Mentored middle and high school students in math and science courses to aid in program retention. Oversaw the design and implementation of new STEM-related community outreach programs. Fostered communications and collaborative efforts with neighboring schools, including the L’Anse Community Schools, to develop results-oriented STEM-related activities, resulting in an average of 20% student participation. Established lesson plans and implemented hands-on activities aimed at increasing engagement in at-risk middle school and high school students to ensure a smooth transition into higher education. Show less

2021 Diversity Scholar

• Jun 2021 - Present

Teaching Assistant

• Jun 2021 - Present

Teaching Assistant for Race, Ethnicity, and Quantitative Methodology

Fellow

• Jul 2020 - Present

Nyswander-Blanchard Faculty Fellowship Nyswander-Blanchard Faculty Fellowship

Research Fellow

• Aug 2019 - Present

Faculty Ph.D. Fellowship Faculty Ph.D. Fellowship

Faculty Fellow

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

Faculty Master's Fellowship Faculty Master's Fellowship

Fellow

• Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

Mellon Master's Faculty Fellowship Mellon Master's Faculty Fellowship

Undergraduate Research Coordinator

• Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

Implemented new training programs for undergraduate students to provide mentorship and recommendations for career development in engineering and biological science. Implemented new training programs for undergraduate students to provide mentorship and recommendations for career development in engineering and biological science. Leveraged research and analysis skills to conduct projects such as those that studied the light absorption of teas at different concentrations; provided recommendations and metrics on the effectiveness of different solutions. Validated data analysis metrics and calculations in research proposals, abstracts, and posters prior to submission to ensure accuracy in reporting and interpretation. Show less